Bands in Tyne ＆ Wear
Below you'll find every band we know of in Tyne ＆ Wear, as well as musicians looking for one.
All listings in Tyne ＆ Wear
Guitarist looking for like-minded musicians (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A guitarist and songwriter in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for other musicians of a similar age, around 42, to get together and play. They would like to jam with others and may also start a new band or join one that is already going.
Sign in to contactLooking for a drummer (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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An indie and rock band in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a drummer to join them. The group is aged 19 to 20 and wants someone for regular rehearsals, with the aim of playing live gigs.
Sign in to contactWanted Lead Guitar (Gateshead)
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A Gateshead band is looking for a replacement lead guitarist. The group plays covers from the 1980s and 1990s, and also writes its own material. It already has bass, drums, keys and vocals in place.
Sign in to contactNew romantic 80s male or female singer needed (Gateshead)
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An established Gateshead band is looking for a male or female singer to join them. They play 1980s new romantic material, including songs in the style of acts such as Depeche Mode, OMD and Duran Duran, and have gigs lined up through 2026.
Sign in to contactVocalist wanted (Gateshead)
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A musician in Gateshead is looking for a singer to join performances of rock, pop and country songs. The listing does not give any details about age, level, place to meet or cost.
Sign in to contactIndie rock/ punk/ 60’s inspired band (Washington)
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A guitarist and singer in Washington is looking to start a new band. They want to play a mix of original songs and covers, with influences from indie rock, punk and 1960s music. The post does not mention any age, rehearsal time or cost.
Sign in to contactSeeking Lead Guitarist (Punk / Metalcore / Emo) (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A musician in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a lead guitarist to join a new band project playing punk, metalcore and emo. The post says the project is just starting up and is seeking someone to get involved from the beginning.
Sign in to contactBass player (Gateshead)
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A group in Gateshead is looking for a bass player to join regular jam sessions. They meet every two to three weeks and play a blues and rock style. The post suggests they are seeking someone to get together with the existing players for informal music-making.
Sign in to contactGuitarist looking for like-minded musicians (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A guitarist and songwriter in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for other musicians to jam with, play small venues and possibly tour. The search is for like-minded people to start a new project with.
Sign in to contactDrummer and Bassist metal band (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A metal project in Newcastle upon Tyne is being started by two musicians who are combining thrash and sludge metal influences. They are looking for a drummer and a bassist to join the band.
Sign in to contactspenna drummer (Washington)
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A drummer in Washington is looking for mature musicians to join a band, ideally a guitarist, bass player and possibly keys. They want to play a few charity gigs or paid gigs, and the music would be at a slower-paced rock style.
Sign in to contactExperienced Touring Drummer looking for new project! (Gateshead)
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An experienced 31-year-old drummer based in Gateshead is looking for a new band or project. They have toured across the UK and Europe for more than 10 years and have played many live shows.
Sign in to contactDrummer and bassist desperately needed (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A new metal band in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a drummer and bassist. It wants to write original sludge metal material, with influences from heavy and thrash metal acts such as Slayer and Megadeth.
Sign in to contactF indie vocalist wanted for duo (Gateshead)
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A duo in Gateshead is looking for a female indie vocalist to join them. They have shared demo material from their earlier work, suggesting they want someone to hear the style before getting in touch.
Sign in to contactExperienced Guitarist Looking for Covers Band / Dep Work (Sunderland)
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An experienced guitarist in Sunderland is looking to join a working covers band or take on dep work in the North East. He has been a musician for over 20 years and is seeking opportunities to play with others.
Sign in to contactGuitarist Looking for band mates (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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A 26-year-old guitarist from Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for others to start a band with. They have played guitar on and off for around 15 years and are seeking people to make music together.
Sign in to contact2000s Indie rock band (Newcastle upon Tyne)
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An indie rock band in Newcastle upon Tyne, made up of musicians aged 19 to 20, is looking for others to join them. They want to hold regular rehearsals and work towards playing live shows, with their main influences not fully listed.
Sign in to contactLead vocalist wanted (Washington)
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A band in Washington is looking for a lead vocalist to join them. They recently played their first gig at The Bunker in Sunderland, which went well. The group already has a singer who also plays bass and is now seeking someone to take on the main vocal role.
Sign in to contactAlt guitarist available (Sunderland)
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An experienced alternative guitarist in Sunderland is looking for a band to join. They have their own equipment and transport.
Sign in to contactWe got any writers? (Houghton le Spring)
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This is a request from someone in Houghton le Spring who is looking for musicians to share ideas and write music together. They would like people with decent home recording equipment, and someone who can also sing and record music would be welcome.
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